Question 1

How much does a shipping container cost in BC?

Accepted Answer

Prices vary by size, condition, and configuration. Used 20ft containers start around $2,500 CAD; brand new 20ft one-trip containers run $3,700–$4,200 depending on colour. New 40ft high-cubes are $6,200–$7,100, used 40ft high-cubes $3,500–$4,000. Refrigerated 20ft reefers $27,000–$30,000. All prices plus tax and delivery.

Question 2

What sizes of shipping containers do you offer?

Accepted Answer

10ft, 20ft, and 40ft containers in standard and high-cube heights. Configurations include single-door, double-door (doors at both ends), side-door, refrigerated, and other specialty units.

Question 3

Do you deliver shipping containers across BC?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We deliver throughout Interior and Northern BC including Kamloops, Prince George, Williams Lake, Kelowna, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Quesnel, and 100 Mile House. Free delivery quotes; rate depends on distance and site access.

Question 4

Do I need a permit for a shipping container in BC?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your municipality. Most rural areas do not require a permit for short-term or storage use; urban areas often do. Check with your local planning department before placing a container.

Question 5

What's the difference between a new (one-trip) and used container?

Accepted Answer

New (one-trip) containers are factory-fresh, used only for a single voyage from the manufacturer. They come in factory RAL colours with full structural warranty. Used containers (cargo-worthy) have been in service but are wind & watertight, inspected, and significantly cheaper — perfect for storage.

Question 6

How long do shipping containers last?

Accepted Answer

With basic maintenance — keeping doors lubricated, touching up paint, and placing on a level surface — a shipping container easily lasts 25 years or more. The CORTEN steel they're built from is designed for marine use.

Question 7

Can I customize or modify a container?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can arrange or quote modifications including doors, windows, vents, electrical, insulation, lockboxes, and full conversions for offices, workshops, and tiny homes.

Question 8

What's the difference between a 40ft standard and a 40ft high cube?

Accepted Answer

A 40ft standard container is 8'6" tall (interior ~7'10"). A 40ft high cube is 9'6" tall (interior ~8'10") — a full extra foot of height for tall items, mezzanines, or comfortable conversions. Footprint and length are identical.

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